Job Type

Background

Languages

English

Experience Required

1 - 3 Years

Degree Required

Bachelor

Province

Noord Holland

Date Posted

August 24, 2019

Finance System Expert BI, Full-time

About AkzoNobel

AkzoNobel has a passion for paint. Were experts in the proud craft of making paints and coatings, setting the standard in color and protection since 1792. Our world class portfolio of brands including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon is trusted by customers around the globe. Headquartered in the Netherlands, we operate in over 80 countries and employ around 35,000 talented people who are passionate about delivering the high performance products and services our customers expect. For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com.

Responsibility

AkzoNobels Group Control Department relies on the highest levels of global support for financial systems and modules (SAP FICO modules along with other finance applications). In order to further improve this capability, Group Control is currently building a new Business Intelligence (BI) capability based a.o. on SAP COPA.

Within this context, your mission in this role is to help us achieve this by driving the Finance IT roadmap for the global BI Systems in relation to finance applications for management reporting (currently mainly SAP BW). In doing so you ensure alignment with business requirements and translate business processes into financial processes and accounting treatments (functional design).

As such, this is an exciting position which also requires powerful process development, project management and analytical skills as you form an essential part of a team that is committed to global excellence and innovation.

Is this a challenge that matches your profile as a positive and results-focused professional with high level knowledge of management accounting, management reporting and financial reporting? Can you handle complexity, ask questions, and challenge people and processes in a positive manner? Are you enthusiastic, motivated and eager to learn and perform? Above all, do you have what it takes to make a real difference within our dynamic, multinational and multicultural business environment?
If you offer all this and more we invite you to apply for the position of

Finance Systems Expert Business Intelligence

The role and its responsibilities

This high-profile and fascinating position is based at our large site at Sassenheim, the Netherlands, but you will travel globally for 25% of your time. SAP is the most commonly used tool, but other finance applications are also used.

Embed the BW & COPA process design in the organization and ensure an in-depth knowledge transfer to key-users (train-the-trainer concept).

At all times you seek to fulfill AkzoNobels continuous improvement agenda by driving improvement recommendations and plans (standardization, harmonization, effectiveness, efficiency) including interfaces to/from connecting systems.

Our offer

We offer a fascinating international environment that rewards your skills and enthusiasm. In addition to a good salary, you can expect excellent terms of employment. Training opportunities and internal networks enable valuable personal and professional development.